Charlotte Cox, 39, is embroiled in a legal dispute after her ex-boyfriend, Michael Cartlidge, 41, filed a £500,000 lawsuit following her £1 million National Lottery scratchcard win. The controversy erupted weeks after Charlotte ended their three-month relationship, having kept the entire jackpot for herself.
Michael claims he is entitled to half of the winnings, arguing that while Charlotte purchased the ticket, he contributed to their joint effort and therefore deserves a fair share. Speaking to The Sun, he expressed his shock, stating, “I know it was her bank account that paid for it, but it should go 50-50 morally.”
Sources close to Charlotte are adamant that Michael has no legal claim since she ultimately financed and claimed the prize. One insider told The Sun, “One million pounds has never brought so much misery. It’s ruined the last few months for her and her family.”
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The scratchcard was bought at the Nisa Kehla’s Late Shopper on Holbeach Road in Spalding in November, marking the shop’s biggest win to date. Owner Ranjit Khela shared, “We didn’t know until days later. It was a great moment for us.”
Representatives from Allwyn, the current operator of the National Lottery, clarified their rules, stating that only the person whose name and address appear on the winning ticket is legally entitled to the prize. This leaves Charlotte as the sole claimant, despite the ongoing dispute.
As the legal battle unfolds, Charlotte faces the possibility of a substantial financial burden, highlighting the complexities that can arise when relationships and lottery fortunes collide.